Range Resources Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-2024)
Reporting Period: 2023-2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:202,525 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:202,525 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:2,211 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:669 MMcf of natural gas fuel (offsetting 5.78 million gallons of diesel)
Water Consumption:1,821,682 m3/year (freshwater withdrawn)
Waste Generated:97,077 tons/year (landfill)
Carbon Intensity:0.26 metric tons CO2e/MMcfe
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Safety Leadership
- Human Capital Management
- Community Impact
- Responsible Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 67% reduction in methane emissions intensity since 2019
- Exceeded initial goal of reducing GHG emission intensity by 15% relative to 2019 levels
- Recycled approximately 100% of the 11.2 million barrels of flowback and produced water generated from operations
- 40% reduction in total number of reportable spills ≥ 1 bbl compared to 2022
- On track to meet Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emissions 2025 goals through direct emissions reductions and verified carbon offsets
- Southwest Pennsylvania Assets received an “A” grade again from MiQ
- Ranked 2nd in methane intensity among proxy peers
- 57% of total water used for operations was reuse water
- Recycled 122% of produced water and flowback volume through our water sharing program
- Range’s Habitat Enhancement Program totals 65 acres
- 86 percent decrease in VOCs since 2019
Social Achievements
- Launched Financial Wellness Program for employees
- Voluntary Employee Turnover rate of 1.6%
- Managers completed 1,020 hours of leadership/management training
- Employees completed 16.6 hours of training on average
- Employees volunteered 3,066 hours (~4 months) in support of community organizations
- Awarded grants to 410 local grassroot nonprofit organizations
- 13% decrease in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) for contractors in 2023 compared to 2022
- 25 percent decrease in the total number of preventable vehicle incidents since 2020
Governance Achievements
- Earned a “AAA” MSCI ESG Rating
- Ranked 1st among Appalachian producers for the Environmental category in JUST Capital’s Most JUST Companies rankings
- For the third consecutive year, Range was included in Newsweek Magazine’s annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies
- Enhanced oversight of ESG goals from the Board of Directors ESG and Safety Committee, comprised of Range’s independent directors
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Net Zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Challenges and complexities of achieving Net Zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2025, including variations in emissions reduction rates due to increased drilling and completion activity levels.
- Maintaining a low-cost, resilient production with a competitive emissions profile in a changing energy market.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing innovative technologies, design changes, and new processes to reduce emissions.
- Investing in third-party verified carbon credits to offset remaining emissions.
- Developing repeatable methane mitigation strategies, including facility designs and a robust leak detection and repair program.
- Creating an Emissions Reduction Work Group and a dedicated Emissions Management Team to identify and implement innovative technologies and strategies.
- Improving data quality initiatives for accurate emissions calculations.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: 700 suppliers with MSAs, 260 approved suppliers; 100% of on-site contractors approved by ISNetworld
Responsible Procurement
- Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with suppliers; stringent qualification process for Approved Supplier List (ASL); adherence to safety and environmental standards; prohibition of labor law violations, child labor, illegal substances, and PFAS/PFOS.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes
- Market shifts
- Declines in natural gas demand under certain scenarios
Opportunities
- Industry leadership in achieving Net Zero emissions; responsible energy provider; operational efficiencies; market demand for natural gas as a cleaner fuel; resilience of NGL production.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, IPIECA, AXPC ESG Metrics Framework
Certifications: MiQ (A grade)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Independently Certified Gas (MiQ)
Awards & Recognition
- AAA MSCI ESG Rating
- Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies